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Installation, Model 4pk-scs page 8, Master and switched ports – Dataprobe 4PK-SCS User Manual

Page 8: Pin# designation, Rts / dtr selection, Ground / common pole

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Model 4PK-SCS

Page 8

INSTALLATION

Master and Switched Ports

Connection to the Switched A-D ports is made
using 25 pin D Subminiature connectors on the
rear of the unit. The following leads are supported
for Asynchronous communications:

Pin# Designation

2

Transmit Data

3

Receive Data

4

Request to Send

5

Clear to Send

6

Data Set Ready

7

Signal Ground

8

Data Carrier Detect

20

Data Terminal Ready

The four switched ports A-D are wired DCE (output
data on pin 3,RD). The Master port is wired for as DTE.
To directly connect a terminal device to the Master
Port, a Null cable is required. Refer to Figure 3.

RTS / DTR Selection

Jumpers JP1 through JP4 allows selection of RTS (default) or DTR as the control lead used for Lead
Control. To access these jumpers, disconnect the power source and remove the top cover of the
4PK-SCS by loosening the two screws on the underside of the unit. The jumpers are located behind
the B and D Port Connectors. See Figure 4.

Ground / Common Pole

Any or All of the relay commons can be connected together and/or connected to board ground using
the header J9, located adjacent to the power LED. ( Used in conjunction with the 9 pin relay out )

Typical
Port A-D

RTS
Mon.

Switch
Control

Code
Mon.

Electronic
4 Way
Switch

2 TD

3 RD

4 RTS

5 CTS
6 DSR
8 DCD

DTR

20

7 SG

2 TD

3 RD

4 RTS

5 CTS
6 DSR
8 DCD

DTR

20

7 SG

Master
Port

Figure 2

System Diagram

4

3

2

1

C

B

D

MASTER

A

B

C

D

POWER

A

Port
Select

PORT

D

C

B

A

Port Status

Relay Status

Relay Connections

RTS

DTR

4

3

2

1

Board GND

K4 Common

K3 Common

K2 Common

K1 Common

Figure 4

Component Location
(Not to Scale)

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20

Null Connection to Terminal

Control Leads Required vary from device to
device. Consult your operations manual for
details on your specific needs.

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20

4P-MAS
Master Port

Figure 3
Null Modem Connection